Kawasaki Z250 (ER250C, ER250D): review, history, specs
Class: naked
Production: 2013-2017, 2019+
Related: Kawasaki Ninja 250R
| Models | ||
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| Kawasaki Z250 (ER250C)
2013-2014 (Asia) |
Kawasaki Z250 ABS (ER250D)
2015-2017 (Asia) |
Kawasaki Z250 ABS (ER250E)
2019+ (Asia) |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2013 | Asia | Name: Kawasaki Z250
Code: ER250CDF, ER250CDS |
| 2014 | Asia | Name: Kawasaki Z250
Code: ER250CEF |
| 2015 | Asia | Name: Kawasaki Z250 ABS
Code: ER250DFF |
| 2016 | Asia | Name: Kawasaki Z250 ABS
Code: ER250DGF |
| 2017 | Asia | Name: Kawasaki Z250 ABS
Code: ER250DHF |
| 2019 | Asia | Name: Kawasaki Z250 ABS
Code: ER250EKF |
| 2020 | Asia | Name: Kawasaki Z250 ABS
Code: ER250ELF |
| 2021 | Asia | Name: Kawasaki Z250 ABS
Code: ER250EMFNN |
| 2022 | Asia | Name: Kawasaki Z250 ABS
Code: ER250ENFNN |
| 2023 | Asia | Name: Kawasaki Z250 ABS |
| 2024 | Asia | Name: Kawasaki Z250 ABS |
Specifications
Kawasaki Z250 / Z250 ABS: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2015 mm / 79,3 in
1990 mm / 78,3 in - Z250 (2019+) |
| Overall width | 750 mm / 29,5 in
800 mm / 31,5 in - Z250 (2019+) | |
| Overall height | 1025 mm / 40,3 in
1060 mm / 41,7 in - Z250 (2019+) | |
| Seat height | 785 mm / 30,9 in
795 mm / 31,3 in - Z250 (2019+) | |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55,5 in
1370 mm / 53,9 in - Z250 (2019+) | |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm / 5,7 in | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 168 kg / 370 lbs – Z250
170 kg / 375 lbs – Z250 ABS (2015-2017) 164 kg / 361 lbs - Z250 (2019+) | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular, diamond (steel)
Trellis, high-tensile steel - Z250 (2019+) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork 37 mm, 120 mm / 4,72 in
Telescopic fork 41 mm, 120 mm / 4,72 in - Z250 (2019+) | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Uni-Trak with mono-shock, 134 mm / 5,27 in
Adjustable: 5-way spring pre-load Swingarm Uni-Trak with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 130 mm / 5,1 in - Z250 (2019+) | |
| Front tire size | 110/70-17M/C (54H) | |
| Rear tire size | 140/70-17M/C (66H) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 290 mm, 2-piston caliper (Z250 ABS - ABS)
Single disc, 310 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS) - Z250 (2019+) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper (Z250 ABS - ABS) | |
| Fuel capacity | 17,0 l / 4,5 US gal
14,0 l / 3,7 US gal - Z250 (2019+) | |
| Trail | 82 mm / 3,23 in
92 mm / 3,6 in - Z250 (2019+) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 3,89 l / 100 km (60,5 mpg)
3,67 l / 100 km (64,1 mpg) - Z250 (2019+) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders, inline | |
| Bore & Stroke | 62,0 x 41,2 mm | |
| Displacement | 249 cm³ (15,19 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1
11.6:1 - Z250 (2019+) | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 31,0 hp (23,0 kW) / 11000 rpm
37,0 hp (27,0 kW) / 12500 rpm - Z250 (2019+) | |
| Max. torque | 21,0 Nm (2,1 kgf*m) / 8500 rpm
23,0 Nm (2,4 kgf*m) / 10500 rpm - Z250 (2019+) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 7,7 sec. | |
| Top speed | 155 km/h (96 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | FI (Fuel Injection) with dual throttle valve |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate (from Z250 ABS: assist & slipper clutch), cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 3.086
3.068 - Z250 (2019+) | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.789; 1.894 - Z250 (2019+) 1.409; 1.500 - Z250 (2019+) 1.136; 1.240 - Z250 (2019+) 1.000; 1.074 - Z250 (2019+) 0.892; 0.960 - Z250 (2019+) | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC, 23A 14V at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-8Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki Z250 / Z250 ABS: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki Z250 / Z250 ABS: video.
Manuals
Kawasaki Z250 / Z250 ABS: manuals, parts, microfiches.